Minnesota State University, Mankato
LEVEL II Field Experience – Initial Licensure
Teacher Candidate ­­­­­Daniel Sharpsteen

Tech ID# 00885209

Semester Fall/2011
School/Location Dakota Meadows Middle School /Mankato

Grade and Subject Geography 7
Cooperating Teacher Mr. Broze

University Faculty Professor Sievek

Field Experience Level: II-Field Experience
Note: This evaluation document acknowledges that Teacher Candidates should be assessed as beginning teachers, not experienced educators.

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation
Unsatisfactory
Developing
Meets Expectations(Danielson-Basic)
a. Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
-knowledge of content and structure of the discipline; prerequisite relationships; content-related pedagogy

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b. Demonstrating Knowledge of Students
-knowledge of child and adolescent development; learning process, students’ skills, knowledge, and language proficiency; students’ interests and cultural heritage; students’ special needs


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c. Setting Instructional Outcomes
-value, sequence, and alignment; clarity; balance; suitability for diverse learners

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d. Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources
-resources for classroom use; extend content knowledge and pedagogy; resources for students

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e. Designing Coherent Instruction
-learning activities; instructional materials and resources; instructional groups; lesson and unit structure


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f. Designing Student Assessments
-congruence with instructional outcomes; criteria and standards; design of formative assessments; use for planning


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Domain 2: The Classroom Environment
Unsatisfactory
Developing
Meets Expectations(Danielson-Basic)
a. Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
- teacher interactions with students; student interactions with other students


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b. Establishing a Culture for Learning
- importance of the content; expectations for learning and achievement; student pride in work


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c. Managing Classroom Procedures
- management of instructional groups; transitions, materials and supplies; non-instructional duties; supervision of volunteers and paraprofessionals

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d. Managing Student Behavior
- Expectations; monitoring of student behavior and misbehavior

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e. Organizing Physical Space
- Safety and accessibility; arrangement of furniture; use of physical resources

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Domain 3: Instruction
Unsatisfactory
Developing

a. Communicating with Students
- expectations for learning; directions and procedures; explanations of content; use of oral and written language

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b. Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
- quality of questions; discussion techniques; student participation

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c. Engaging Students in Learning
- activities and assignments; grouping of students; instructional materials and resources; structure and pacing

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d. Using Assessment in Instruction
- assessment criteria; monitoring of student learning; feedback to students; student self-assessment and monitoring of progress
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e. Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness
- lesson adjustment; response to students; persistence


Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities
Unsatisfactory
Developing
Meets Expectations(Danielson-Basic)
a. Reflecting on Teaching
- accuracy; use in future teaching

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b. Maintaining Accurate Records
- student completion of assignments; student progress in learning; non-instructional records

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c. Communicating with Families
-information about instructional program and individual learners; engagement of families in the instructional program

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d. Participating in a Professional Community
- relationship with colleagues; involvement in a culture of professional inquiry; service to the school; participation in school and district projects

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e. Growing and Developing Professionally
- enhancement of content knowledge and pedagogical skill; receptivity to feedback from colleagues; service to the profession

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f. Showing Professionalism
- integrity and ethical conduct; service to students; advocacy; decision-making; compliance with school and district regulations; professional dispositions


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